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Agency:

Federal Emergency Management Agency

Resource:

(FEMA) Community Assistance Program - State Support Services Element (CAP-SSSE)

Overview:

Funds designated state NFIP Coordinator office to provide technical assistance to communities in the NFIP and evaluate community performance in implementing NFIP floodplain management activities. CAP-SSSE helps to:

  • Ensure that NFIP flood loss reduction goals are met.
  • Build state and community floodplain management expertise and capability.
  • Leverage state knowledge and expertise in working with their communities.

The National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 prohibits provision of flood insurance in a community unless that community adopts and enforces floodplain management measures that meet/exceed minimum criteria in 44 CFR Part 60.3. Measures can take the form of floodplain management ordinances, building codes, or zoning provisions.

Funding Information:
  • FEMA regional offices and the designated state agency negotiate a CAP-SSSE agreement that specifies activities and products to be completed by a state in return for CAP-SSSE funds.
  • Non-federal cost share is 25 percent

Resource Website(s):

https://www.fema.gov/community-assistance-program-state-support-services-element

Keywords:

State Government, Preparing for Flood Response, Recovering from a Flood, Financial Assistance, Technical Assistance, Data & Tools

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